A Thousand Years of Health and Tradition

The Geumsan World K-Insam Festival is where a thousand years of
ginseng culture resonates with you.
Immersed in pristine nature and long-standing tradition, you can create
indelible memories with your family and friends.

The festival programDirections
The festival program
Directions
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Festival Overview

Dates
Sept. 19 (Fri.) – 28 (Sun.), 2025 (10 days)
Venue
World K-Insam Expo Square & Insam Herbal Medicine Street, Geumsan-eup, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Festival Status
Selected 10 times as Korea’s Best Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, and designated as an Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival, it’s renowned as Korea’s most prominent health festival.
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Festival Overview

Dates
Sept. 19 (Fri.) – 28 (Sun.), 2025 (10 days)
Venue
World K-Insam Expo Square & Insam Herbal Medicine Street, Geumsan-eup, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Festival Status
Selected 10 times as Korea’s Best Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, and designated as an Honorary Cultural Tourism Festival, it’s renowned as Korea’s most prominent health festival.

Festival Story

A Thousand Years of History

For more than 1,500 years, recognized as a birthplace of ginseng (Insam), Geumsan has been a hub for cultivation and trade.

 

Inheriting Tradition

In paying tribute to this legacy, the festival was created to revitalize the local customs and economy and embrace the community’s pride.

 

A Modern Reinterpretation

Through ginseng cultivation, processing, and hands-on experience, the festival rediscovers the value of ginseng in modern times, taking on a world-class prestige.

Ginseng

What Makes Geumsan K-Insam Special?

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Optimal Conditions

Geumsan’s climate and geography are perfect for ginseng cultivation. Geumsan ginseng is small yet firm and especially rich in saponins.
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Traditional Farming

Ginseng farms have been designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System in recognition of the importance of heritage from the eco-friendly practice of “self-seeding” adopted by farmers.

Program Highlights

Ginseng digging experience photos
Ginseng Digging Experience

Join a hands-on digging experience in Geumsan’s fields, and purchase the ginseng you harvest as a special souvenir.

Geumsan Ginseng Market Street Photos
Geumsan Ginseng Market Street

Participate in fun and learning activities like guessing weights, sorting seeds with chopsticks, and peeling and drying ginseng.

Photos of red ginseng foot bath and red ginseng mask pack experience
Red Ginseng Foot Bath & Mask Pack

Relieve travel fatigue with a warm ginseng foot bath and rejuvenate your skin with a relaxing mask pack.

Photo of hitting a villain mole with a gold ginseng club
Whack-a-Mole with a Ginseng Hammer

Smack the “disease moles” with a ginseng hammer and discover ginseng’s healing power in a fun way.

Geumsan Ginseng Power Robot Hall photo
Ginseng Power Robot Hall

Watch performances where ginseng robots fight off disease and show off K-pop dance moves.

Geumsan Ginseng Food Festival Photos
Geumsan Ginseng Food Festival

Taste ginseng in new and creative ways with a host of fusion dishes for purchase.

International Ginseng Trade Fair Photos
International Ginseng Trade Fair

Meet international buyers, explore business opportunities, and shop for ginseng products at special discounts.

Stage performance photos
Stage Performances

Celebrate the occasion by enjoying a global K-POP & Dance contest, traditional folk shows, a hanbok fashion show, and a lively ginseng power EDM festival.

Festival Video

Festival Video

Festival Map

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Tourist Attractions

Picture Book Village

Picture Book Village

An art village that immerses you in a fairytale, with a collection of creative artworks and picture books.

Taegosa Temple

Taegosa Temple

A temple steeped in a thousand years of history, offering a peace of mind in nature and tranquility.

Festival Food

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Ginseng Hanjeongsik

An elegant full-course Korean meal that showcases ginseng with a variety of savory dishes.
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Ginseng Samgyetang

A signature nourishing chicken soup that combines flavor and ample portions, featuring fresh ginseng.
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Ginseng Tempura

Crispy on the outside and bittersweet inside, fried ginseng offers a surprisingly tasty delight.
어죽과 도리뱅뱅이

Ojuk & Doribaengbaengi

A hearty spicy local dish that features freshwater fish from the Geum River and ginseng to revitalize.

Visitor Information

Parking
Free public parking is available, but public transportation is advised on weekends prone to be crowded.
Medical Services
Information desks and emergency medical services are on premise for your safety.
Family Facilities
Children’s play zones, rest areas, and stroller rentals are available for your convenience.
Interpretation Service
Related assistance in English, Chinese, and Japanese is provided at the information center near the entrance.
Parking
Free public parking is available, but public transportation is advised on weekends prone to be crowded.
Medical Services
Information desks and emergency medical services are on premise for your safety.
Family Facilities
Children’s play zones, rest areas, and stroller rentals are available for your convenience.
Interpretation Service
Related assistance in English, Chinese, and Japanese is provided at the information center near the entrance.

Access

Address

30, Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-eup, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea (Geumsan Insam Hall, Sindae-ri)

 

By Car

Gyeongbu Expressway → Daejeon-Tongyeong Expressway → Geumsan IC → free parking available.

Contact

Tel. 82-41-750-2317 (Geumsan Culture & Tourism Festival Foundation)

 

By Public Transport

From Geumsan Intercity Bus Terminal, take a taxi. Shuttle buses run between Daejeon Station and the festival site during the event.

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Welcome to the Geumsan World K-Insam Festival — where health and tradition combine to resonate with joy!